OSA Posting Number 2024-36 SALARY RANGE (Grade 15A) CSA766: $89,339.03/yr. -- $133,987.65/yr. (Commensurate with experience) GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The OSA is creating an AI applications procurement and development function within the agency. Systems with this capability are focused on the OSA’s need to accelerate Audit production, uncover complex fraud data, while implementing the technologies, transparently. Innovation technology management will provide technology leadership for these emergent systems to accelerate audit agency performance. The position is responsible for helping to develop and implement replacement technologies and new frameworks. The work will generate prototype software, services and platform configurations for key business applications productionalized through the enterprise development organization supporting operations and analytics. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work under the direct supervision of theChief Information Officer. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Technology Planning o Investigate new and emerging technologies that can be used by business operations to streamline and automate manual processes with AI based systems. o Identify and implement cloud based services to deliver technology solutions. o Rationalize the current technology portfolio in key areas and research/ develop plans for replacement systems. o Create sandbox environments to explore trends in technology for technology and application development utilizing advanced concepts in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. o Assist in harmonizing OSA AI policies with Commonwealth protocols for the development, use and monitoring of advanced systems. · Program and Project Delivery o Create or purchase applications with governance controls and data frameworks using emergent technology and/or AI based systems. o Partner with OSA technologists to deliver prototyped technology based on use cases. o Work with internal and external resources to discover and implement best technology solutions suitable for OSA use. o Establish relationships with key stakeholders within OSA to effectively manage projects. and expand use cases. o Lead and drive initiatives in organizational process automation. o Track and analyze metrics relevant to specific project successes. o Work with external development organizations to help deliver programs and tools for creating new AI and advanced technology applications. · Communication and Collaboration o Develops and implements communication channels to ensure information flows freely among other managers and the overall department. o Actively solicits cross-functional collaboration across individual contributors, teams and overall department. o Uses well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with diverse, broad-based constituencies. o Collaborates with internal and externally peered organizations on cross functional team projects. o Ensures communication of project updates with business partners across the business operation and technical groups. o Works with AI Audit group to help develop applications for testing AI based systems where needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: /The successful candidate will possess and/or demonstrate:// / · A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BS or BA) or equivalent. · Work experience in the discovery and implementation of leading edge technologies for Cloud and Microsoft platform development tools. · Project management and organizational skills implementing new technologies. · Technical hands-on experience with programming in JavaScript and/or C , with use of GitHub, Azure cloud, SaaS solution integration, API creation and usage for on premises and cloud based databases. · Knowledge and experience working with information and security architectures/frameworks. · 5 years, experience working in a development team. · Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other members of formal and informal groups in the pursuit of common missions, vision, values and goals. · Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that builds support, agreement and commitment. · Experience setting and accomplishing challenging goals./ / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: /Demonstrated experience and expertise in the following areas will also be important considerations:/ · JavaScript. · .Net framework and C programming. · Python. · RESTful development technologies. · Familiarity with Data Analytics concepts and tools. · Familiarity working with Microsoft SQL. · Azure Cloud, frameworks and sandbox setup. · Experience with AI prompt engineering. · Generative AI technology and large language models. · Prompt Engineering. · Basic people management skills. Salary is commensurate with experience.* * The Office of the State Auditor is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment actions such as recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals are based upon a policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions and actions are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, military status, genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran’s status. Job: Information Systems and Technology* *Organization: Office of the State Auditor *Title: *Innovation Technology Manager Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 240005KM